Budapest’s Édes Mackó Serves Gluten-Free Chimney Cakes Wednesdays And Fridays

Budapest’s Édes Mackó Serves Gluten-Free Chimney Cakes Wednesdays And Fridays
Budapest's Édes Mackó offers fresh gluten-free, dairy-free chimney cakes (kürtőskalács) Wednesdays & Fridays in Zugló near City Park—no pre-orders needed!
where: 1146 Budapest, 14. kerület - Zugló, Állatkerti krt. 14-16.

Head to Budapest’s Édes Mackó chimney cake (kürtőskalács) pastry shop for gluten-free and dairy-free chimney cakes baked fresh from 10 a.m. every Wednesday and Friday. No pre-orders needed on those days—just show up at 1146 Budapest, 14th District, Zugló, Állatkerti krt. 14-16, right in the Holnemvolt Vár Lovarda building by City Park (Városliget). Dive into these special treats made with gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients, perfect for anyone avoiding wheat or milk. Édes Mackó, Hungary’s first chimney cake bakery, fires up traditional ember-grilled chimney cakes (kürtőskalács) turned into heavenly desserts. Enjoy them on the covered or open terraces alongside other sweets. Mark your calendars for April 8 and April 10, 2026—Wednesday and Friday vibes in the heart of Budapest.

Custom Orders and Special Requests

On other weekdays, they’ll bake these gluten-free and dairy-free chimney cakes only for orders of at least 4 pieces, which you need to place at least one day ahead. They aim to handle extra custom requests too—just ask. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs, so stay flexible.

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Pros
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This spot in City Park is super family-friendly with kid-pleasing chimney cakes and nearby zoo and playgrounds for a full day out
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Gluten-free and dairy-free options make it a win for families with allergies or picky eaters back home
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Chimney cakes are a cool Hungarian specialty that's gaining fans internationally, like a twisted-up cinnamon bun on steroids
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City Park is pretty well-known to tourists hitting Budapest's big sights, right by Heroes' Square and the Vajdahunyad Castle
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No Hungarian skills needed at all—just show up, point, and pay, with English-friendly vibes in touristy Budapest
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Super easy to reach by public transport like the M1 metro to Hősök tere or a quick tram ride, or drive and park nearby
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Stands out compared to donut shops or pretzel stands in the US or Europe 'cause it's authentic ember-grilled with a rare GF twist
Cons
Only available Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am, so you'll need to plan your trip around those days or order ahead
Chimney cakes aren't as globally famous as say, NYC bagels or French crepes, so it might not be on every tourist's radar
A bit out in the 14th District, not smack in downtown Pest, adding 20-30 mins travel from main tourist hubs

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